Range
Only three of the nine oil beetle species native to Britain remain, and the number of sites supporting these species has declined drastically. This beetle was once common (3), but is now restricted to the west of Britain (4). It is also found in Europe (2).
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Habitat
In Europe, the black oil beetle shows a preference for low-lying flat terrain (2). In Britain it is found on heaths, coastal cliffs and moors (1).
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